Jean Kang

I sacrificed my mental health for pay.

I thought I could excuse toxic workplaces if I got paid well.

And miserable days turned into miserable months.

Until I realized it was time to call it quits.

While I tried to have my next job lined up, sometimes you don’t have that luxury.

Because here’s the reality:

✔️ Companies can lay off & fire you
✔️ Loved ones need caretaking
✔️ Priorities & people change

And so many more factors.

That’s why I would choose a healthy workplace over any salary increase.

Your mental health is more important than any paycheck.
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5 Signs of Healthy Workplaces:

☝️ 1/ Being paid fairly

✌️ 2/ Having a voice in the workplace

🤟 3/ Transparent and open communication

🖖 4/ Having a manager who has your best interests

🖐️ 5/ Flexible time off and remote work (without the guilt)

A salary increase makes you happy once a year.

A healthy culture keeps you healthy every day. Repost to spread the word 🙏🏼

P.S. Tomorrow, I'm dropping a special announcement (hint: it's my secret to growing to 100K+ followers + hitting $200K+ in 8 months after quitting my 9-5)

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Imposter syndrome is a silent killer.

5 tips to beat your imposter syndrome (and change your life)

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☝️ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁

You might be telling yourself:

• “I’m not good enough”
• “I always do X.”
• “I’m too quiet.”

These are examples of negative self-talk (not rooted in facts).

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✌️ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

If you want to improve, you have to do the hard things.

Examples:

- Want to be a better public speaker? Go give a presentation.
- Want to be a program manager? Run various projects in your job.
- Want to be a content creator? Start posting three days a week.

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🤟𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸

Feedback is the only way to know your shortcomings.

And it doesn’t always come from others; it can come from you.

• Do a retro at the end of the week. (What went well? Didn’t? What are the learnings for next time?)
• Ask friends/colleagues (What can I do more of? What can I do less of?)

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🖖 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰: 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

Those with a growth mindset find sources of self-worth outside of work.

Detach from work and invest in things that align with your values:

• Relationships
• Interesting projects
• Community services
• Activities that spark joy

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🖐️ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟱: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 “…𝗬𝗲𝘁”

Once you hear your fixed mindset, you can rewire your brain.

By adding “…Yet” you powerfully reframe.

“I’m not a great leader…yet”
“I’m not in my dream job…yet”
“I’m not a very good writer…yet”

Quote by Steven Bartlett

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Imposter syndrome is a silent killer.

Here are 4 ways to dare greatly 👇🏼

(inspired by Brene Brown)

☝🏼 Get comfortable being uncomfortable

↳ Share your fears or mistakes with someone you trust.

↳ Stop striving for perfection but aim for progress instead (”I’m not perfect but I’m enough”)

↳ Remind yourself: being imperfect doesn’t mean you’re incapable.

✌🏼 Name it to tame it

↳ Say it out loud: “I feel like an imposter Sally right now.” Acknowledge the emotion vs letting it silently grow.

↳ Journal about what’s triggering your fear + ask: “Is this fact, or fear?”

↳ Talk to a colleague or mentor. You’ll likely hear, “Me too.”

🤟🏼 Focus on growth > perfection

↳ Treat mistakes as feedback for growth. It’s about failing FORWARD.

↳ Instead of asking, “Am I good enough?” ask, “What can I learn from this?”

🖖🏼 Remember: Worth ≠ achievements

↳ Write down 3 things you value about yourself that have nothing to do with work.

↳ Celebrate small wins (they count just as much as the big ones).

↳ Practice self-love. Do 1 thing that sparks joy daily (reading, running, meditation).

So please stop telling yourself you’re not good enough. Growth happens when you do the things that make you uncomfortable <3

📌 I talk about leveling up your 9-to-5, building a fulfilling business, and designing a life on your terms.

https://lnkd.in/gc2mu4yK“

I don’t believe in dream jobs.

But I believe in healthy workplaces.

🟢 5 Green Flags of Healthy Workplaces

1/ Quality of Life is Celebrated

↳ Offering flexible work arrangements, generous PTO, and wellness perks

2/ Having a Life Beyond Work is Expected

↳ Encourages breaks, disconnects after hours, and pursues personal passion projects/side hustles

3/ Taking Time Off for Mental Health is Encouraged

↳ Allows employees to take time off for mental health reasons without judgment.

4. Psychological Safety

↳ Employees feel comfortable sharing their opinions, concerns, and ideas without fear of judgment

5/ Recognition & Appreciation

↳ They recognize contributions and incentivize people with raises, bonuses, impactful projects, and flexibility

When praying for a job, also pray for a culture that won't lead to burnout, anxiety, and stress 🙏🏼 Repost if you agree.

P.S. I launched a 5-week program to help you land your next Program Manager role so you can be richer, happier, and thrive on the job (no PMP required)

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Introverts love remote work.

I realized I’m much more productive WFH.

No more dealing with:

- Office distractions
- Endless meetings
- Commuting

I’ve traded it for:

- Flexibility
- A quiet mind
- A healthier body

The truth is that people operate at their best in an environment that works for them.

It can be hybrid, in-office, or entirely remote.

For many introverts like me, it’s a dream lifestyle.

And with tools like Fathom - AI Meeting Assistant, an AI note-taker that fully transcribes & summarizes my meetings, I’ve never been more productive and present working remotely.

Remote work isn’t just a new way of working.

It’s a new way of living. Repost if you love remote work 🙌🏼

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You’re gonna want to save THIS 📌

Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify, Pinterest, & Apple have public interview guides that share best practices, advice, & tips!

Thank you to Brenna Lasky for curating this list 💙 (go follow her!)

Links to all of them below 👇🏼

Google Interview Guide:
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Meta Interview Guide:
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Amazon Interview Guide:
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Microsoft Interview Guide:
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NVIDIA Interview Guide:
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Spotify Interview Guide:
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Uber Interview Guide:
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Pinterest Interview Guide:
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Apple Interview Guide:
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Salesforce Interview Guide:
https://lnkd.in/eEwyfHdH

May new doors open for you this month 🙏🏼

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P.S. I’m launching a cohort to help you land your next Program Manager role so you can be richer, happier, and thrive on the job.

To say it's a transformational experience is an understatement 😉

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What I learned about life.

It’s not meant to be easy.

It’s hard, uncomfortable, even painful at times.

Here’s what I mean:

↳ I was bullied growing up.

↳ I was fired from a job I loved.

↳ I lost my mom to cancer when I was 25.

I could’ve stayed angry but I chose to start over.

And by giving myself another ‘do over’:

✔️ I found the love of my life (I made the first move)

✔️ I built a 6-figure business doing what I love

✔️ I landed dream jobs at dream companies

✔️ I have amazing friends & mentors

It’s never too late to start over.

But it can be too late to stay STUCK.

Because here’s the truth:

There’s always an opportunity cost.

↳ A toxic partner can cost your peace.

↳ A bad boss can cost your mental health.

↳ A job with no growth can drain your potential.

So, what’s the cost of you staying exactly where you are?

Could you be happier? healthier? wealthier?

What’s 1 hard thing you can do today that your future self with thank you for?

The only person that needs to believe in you, is YOU 💙

P.S. If you're ready for a career refresh, join my PM Accelerator.

It's a 5-week program to help you land your next Program Manager role and become wealthier, happier and (finally) THRIVE on the job.

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The secret to employee retention?

It’s not just about benefits or fancy perks.

It’s about Culture.

Here are 4 Culture Green 🟢 Flags:

1/ ☝🏼 Quality of Life is Celebrated

↳ Offering flexible work arrangements, generous PTO, and wellness perks.

2/ ✌🏼 Having a Life Beyond Work is the Norm

↳ Encourages breaks, disconnects after hours, and pursues personal passion projects/side hustles.

3/ 🤟🏼 Taking Time Off for Mental Health is Encouraged

↳ Allows employees to take time off for mental health reasons without judgment.

Leaders also lead by example.

4/ 🖖🏼 Psychological Safety

↳ Employees feel comfortable sharing their opinions, concerns, and ideas without fear of judgment.

Losing great talent will cost you WAY more than cultivating the RIGHT culture where people can thrive.

Because when good people leave, your business loses more than just an employee.

What’s another green flag? 👇🏼

Repost if you agree & follow Jean Kang for more.

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I talk about leveling up your 9-to-5, building a fulfilling side hustle, and designing a life on your terms.

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I know Program Managers who used to be:

- A college dropout
- Office Manager
- Military officer
- Consultant
- Translator
- Producer
- Designer
- Engineer
- Analyst
- Teacher

And so many more from untraditional backgrounds.

Don’t let job descriptions paralyze you.

Here is what (actually) matters:

✅ Guiding teams to accomplish a shared goal
✅ Navigating and driving change that sticks
✅ Effectively holding people accountable
✅ Leading projects from start to finish
✅ Measuring and articulating impact
✅ Ability to influence without authority

You are NOT a program manager because of your TITLE.

You ARE a program manager because of your ACTIONS.

This is how I went from a Customer Success Manager to a Program Manager without starting over.

Remember to focus on impact vs titles. Repost if you agree 🙏🏼

You got this 🙌🏼.

P.S. I shared my favorite resume tips in my newsletter (and how you can land a Program Manager role WITHOUT the title) by leveraging key impact metrics.

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Your job title doesn’t matter as much as you think.

Let’s say you want to pivot to a program manager role:

Here is what actually matters:

✅ Measuring and articulating impact
✅ Leading projects from start to finish
✅ Ability to influence without authority
✅ Effectively holding people accountable
✅ Navigating and driving change that sticks
✅ Guiding teams to accomplish a shared goal

You are NOT a program manager because of your TITLE.

You ARE a program manager because of your ACTIONS.

This is how I went from a Customer Success Manager to a Program Manager without starting over (or a PMP).

Focus on your impact > not your title.

Get my best tips on how I pivoted x8 times in 9 years and landed dream tech roles https://buff.ly/46eDyJU

I sacrificed my mental health for pay.\n\n🚨Spoiler alert: it wasn’t worth it.\n\nI thought I could excuse toxic workplaces if I got paid well.\n\nAnd miserable days turned into miserable months.\n\nUntil I realized it was time to call it quits.\n\nWhile I tried to have my next job lined up, sometimes you don’t have that luxury.\n\nBecause here’s the reality:\n\n✔️ Companies can lay off & fire you\n✔️ Loved ones need caretaking\n✔️ Priorities & people change\nAnd so many more factors.\n\nThat’s why I would choose a healthy workplace over any salary increase.\nYour mental health is more important than any paycheck.\n__\n\n5 Signs of Healthy Workplaces:\n\n☝️ 1/ Being paid fairly\n\n✌️ 2/ Having a voice in the workplace\n\n🤟 3/ Transparent and open communication\n\n🖖 4/ Having a manager who has your best interests\n\n🖐️ 5/ Flexible time off and remote work (without the guilt)\n\nA salary increase makes you happy once a year.\n\nA healthy culture keeps you healthy every day. Repost to spread the word 🙏🏼\n\nP.S. I created my best program to help you land your next Program Manager role so you can be richer, happier, and thrive on the job.\n\n✅ Apply now (US & Canada only): https://lnkd.in/eN_pc9rX

Quiet is not weak.

Many people get this wrong about introverts.

We’re not anti-social. We don’t hate being around people.

We just love being at peace.

We’re actually extremely extroverted around the right people 🤫

So how can leaders nurture quiet talent on their teams?

4 simple phrases can make all the difference 👇🏼

☝🏼 “I value your perspective.”

↳ Let them know their voice matters.

✌🏼 “Take your time to think about it.”

↳ Respect their need to process info and give thoughtful responses.

🤟🏼 “I appreciate your thoughtful input.”

↳ Acknowledge the power of their quiet contributions.

🖖🏼 “How do you like to be recognized?”

↳ Ask how they prefer to be celebrated (without assuming)

What’s #5? 👇🏼

Let’s stop rewarding people for dominating discussions and value a quiet voice.

Being quiet is a superpower, not a weakness.

PS If you’re ready to grow in your PM career as a quiet yet INFLUENTIAL leader: to land a strategic role, increase your impact and income, and feel confident doing it…

I help senior professionals level up their leadership and land roles they love (MAANG or not).

Want to accelerate your career?

✔️ Apply now to chat with me and my team: https://lnkd.in/ejqS6XvW

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I wish all recruiters were like this.

My friend interviewed someone who was unemployed for over 1 year.

She saw their resume, believed she was a good fit and reached out.

She didn't drill them into their career gaps and why they were still looking.

Instead, she spoke with compassion and let them share their own story.

As a result, she advanced to the next round despite having several career gaps and an imperfect resume.

Life happens to everyone.

Let's lead with empathy and treat candidates with compassion 💙
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4 Ways You Can Lead With Kindness

☝️ 1/ Provide constructive feedback

→ What could've sounded better in their interviews?
→ Example: “Reframe from saying 'we' accomplished X to 'I' did Y to show YOUR impact.“

✌️ 2/ Provide a LinkedIn recommendation

→ “Hey, I know you’re currently on the job hunt, and I wanted to give you a glowing recommendation. Hope it helps.”

🤟 3/ Share job leads using this template:

“𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗅 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗜'𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲.

𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗜 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 [𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲], 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼.”

🖖 4/ Provide a human response (no ghosting, please)

Be kind to job seekers 🙏🏼

No one is ever TOO important to show kindness.

Repost to remind your network to choose kindness daily 💙
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10 years ago, I was in a job I hated…

Toxic bosses, high turnover, & poor company culture.

Thanks to Rob Dance for this quote 🙏🏼

No matter how hard I worked, I wasn't ever good enough.

I tried to stick it out but was fired in under 1 year.

I was crushed. I never thought I’d be able to get back up.

10 years later, I’ve worked at dream companies like LinkedIn, Meta, and Figma.

I led incredibly impactful projects, 5X my salary, and worked with world-class leaders.

The lesson?

NEVER give up. You can turn each rejection and redirect it into something better.

Regardless of the situation, I ALWAYS bet on myself.

Because if not you, then who?

Never let a toxic workplace or person define your worth.

Only YOU define your worth.

Betting yourself is one of the best investments you can make.

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6 questions to ask if you're in the right place 👇🏼

1/ Am I challenged?

2/ Am I learning & growing?

3/ Do I feel like I can make an impact?

4/ Do I align with the values of the company?

5/ Am I being valued & recognized for my work?

6/ Do I enjoy working with my team and my boss?

Remember what your non-negotiables are (and never settle for less).

Choose yourself daily 💙

How are you choosing yourself today?

📌 P.S. If you’re ready to grow in your PM career: to land a strategic role, increase your impact and income, and feel confident doing it…

I help senior professionals level up their leadership and land roles they love (MAANG or not).

Want to accelerate your career?

Apply now to chat with me and my team: https://lnkd.in/eN_pc9rX

Great managers can make (or break your career).

I’ve grown so much from amazing managers.

Which is why working for the right leader is a non-negotiable for me.

🙋🏻‍♀️ 10 Questions to Ask Your Future Boss:

1. How do you like to provide and receive feedback?

2. How do you personally measure success for your team?

3. What are some of the biggest rewards of working on this team?

4. How do you empower your team to take ownership of their work?

5. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and how do you promote it?

6. What learning resources have you found valuable in your career development?

7. Can you tell me about a recent win you're proud of and how the team contributed?

8. Can you tell me about a recent team challenge and how you guided them through it?

9. What qualities do you value most in your team, and how do you foster those qualities?

10. Can you tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision? How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?

Remember, interviewing is a two-way street.

The biggest career perk is a manager who invests in you.

Having a good boss is a blessing 🙏🏼

Quiet is not 🚫 weak.

Most people think introverts are anti-social, too shy, and not ‘leadership material.’

I saw loud voices get recognized, land promotions, and get a seat at the table.

But here’s the truth: Quiet voices have the loudest minds.

That’s why Linda Le🌻 and I hosted an IRL Introvert Creatives Meetup at SXSW— and wow the feedback was MORE than we ever expected.

“I feel SO seen.”

“I don’t know why we haven’t had this before.”

“Thank you so much for creating a safe space for us. Please do it again!”

We even ran a fun poll: “What’s your biggest pet peeve as an INTROVERT?”

Drumroll please 🥁. . .

☝🏼 Ice breakers (or being called on)
✌🏼 Forced conversations
🤟🏼 No downtime

And because we KNOW how it feels to be drained by most networking events, we designed the meetup differently:

✅ Warm welcome

→ A personal hello to each attendee + optional facilitation of convos

✅ No forced interactions

→ Space to simply exist, enjoy, and engage on your terms

✅ Intentional breaks

→ Time to recharge or continue meaningful conversations

This meetup was was proof that introverts don’t need to change.

We just need spaces designed for the way we thrive.

Being quiet is a superpower, not a weakness 🙏🏼 repost if you agree 🩵

P.S. If you came out, thank you SO much for reminding us that being quiet is a strength (there’s nothing wrong with us!)

I grew my side hustle into a $20-40K/month business.

7 months ago, I quit Big Tech to join what Teachable’s calling the 9-5 Quitters Club 🙌🏼

If I were to start over, here’s what I’d do:

☝️ 1/ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲.

→ What are people asking you about?
→ What skills/talents come naturally for you vs others?

I became a career coach for Program Managers because people were asking me how I did it and if I could coach them.

This gave me the confidence to help people and recognize my value.
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✌️ 2/ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 (𝗠𝗩𝗣) 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.

→ What’s a bare-bones product you can immediately launch?
→ Example: start a 1-1 coaching business, create a newsletter, share free guides, run free/paid masterclasses, etc.

I shared one post on LinkedIn announcing that I was taking coaching clients, added a Calendly link, and booked out for two weeks.

Little did I know, this was JUST the beginning.
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🤟 3/ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆.

→ What are the 20% of tasks resulting in 80% of impact?
→ What systems/tools can streamline the most time-consuming tasks?

✔️ Client onboarding (I used HoneyBook)
✔️ Accounting/bookkeeping (I hired bookkeepers and a CPA)
✔️ Library of resources (I used Canva, Google Docs, Notion, and reccomend Teachable!)

I realized 1-1 coaching was unsustainable, so I ran a group cohort.

This allowed me to go from 1-1 to 1-many, 10X my income, and preserve my bandwidth.
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🖖 4/ 𝗕𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

→ Ship it before it’s perfect, learn and then iterate
→ Execution over perfect strategy

I never waited for a perfect moment to launch coaching, guides, newsletter, etc.

I really love Teachable because they’re helping creators like me turn my passion into profit (and yes, while juggling a 9-to-5).

And you can, too.

There will always be someone who can't see your worth. Don't let it be YOU.

Join the club ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e45ST5cb

#teachablepartner

Quiet isn’t a weakness.

I’ve had managers who told me I should be more like my coworkers and speak up more.

I was shamed for being too quiet and ‘appear’ not confident enough.

Then, I had compassionate leaders who didn’t try to change me.

They gave me space to collect my thoughts at my own speed.

And this made a huge difference in my mental health, confidence and productivity.

It’s easy to judge someone and put people in a rigid box.

But it takes a kind and compassionate leader to recognize someone’s talent and bring out the best in them.

Leadership is about actions.

Great leaders create the right environment for a person to truly thrive 🙏🏼

Never let someone shame you for being too quiet.

Being quiet is your superpower 💙

You are 100% replaceable (at work)

I’ve seen friends and family get laid off.

They worked for the best companies, such as Google, LinkedIn, and Meta.

They lost jobs regardless of their performance, tenure, title, or level.

It makes you realize that work can only be so important in your life.

Because at the end of the day, the company will move on.

So don’t tie your identity to your job.

Instead, invest in those that won’t (and can’t) replace you 💙.

Remember to:

✅ Take that vacation.
✅ Attend your kid’s recital.
✅ Celebrate your anniversary.
✅ Attend your friend’s wedding.
✅ Take your parents to the doctor’s.
✅ Do what you need to do (outside of work).

Prioritize what truly matters because you only have one life to live.

You are replaceable at work.

But your loved ones will never replace you.

PS Get my best tips on how I pivoted x8 times in 9 years and landed dream tech roles https://lnkd.in/eyAu4-8b

Hey, I’m Jean Kang and I’m a job hopper 🙋🏻‍♀️.

Contrary to most HR standards, candidates who job hop (who leave after 1 year) are considered red flags.

Then I guess I’m the biggest red flag because I’ve had 8 jobs in 9 years.

I’ve been told that I shouldn’t leave my job for a new one.

But the benefits outweighed everything in terms of:

✅ Salary
✅ Mental health
✅ Work-life balance

Job hopping was the best thing I could’ve done for my career and myself.

At the end of the day, companies are going to do what’s best for them.

So you should do what’s best for you.

PS Yesterday, I shared my actual salary and growth for all of my 7 jobs (and quadrupled my salary in 9 years) https://lnkd.in/e3xEtvBd

I’m 100% replaceable (at work)

I’ve seen friends and family get laid off.

They worked at the best companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Meta.

They lost jobs regardless of their performance, tenure, title, or level.

It makes you realize that work can only be so important in your life.

Because at the end of the day, the company will move on.

So don’t tie your identity to your job.

Instead invest in those that won’t (and can’t) replace you 💙.

Remember to:

✅ Take that vacation.
✅ Attend your kid’s recital.
✅ Celebrate your anniversary.
✅ Take your parents to the doctor’s.
✅ Do what you need to do (outside of work).

Did this resonate with you? If so, consider reposting ♻️ to share with your network.

The best investment I ever made wasn’t in a job or coach, it was in my partner.

We celebrated 3 years of being married (and 5 years together) 🥹

Here’s why he’s my ultimate secret weapon:

1. ☝🏼 He’s my biggest cheerleader

He literally celebrates every milestone with me (every new follower, sale closed, brand deal, etc.)

This motivates me to work harder and actually *look forward* to sharing my wins.

2. ✌🏼 Gives me honest and loving feedback

He doesn’t talk much, but when he does, I *listen*.

His words carry *weight* because I know they’re coming from a place of deep love and support.

We both have ZERO ego (which makes it easier to grow, together)

3. 🤟🏼 We are a team

We make every decision side by side. We don’t assume or keep score.

We communicate + lead with transparency.

(yes, even when I accidentally hit his car and took full responsibility 🙊).

4. 🖖🏼 He grounds me

I can spiral into overthinking, FOMO, and analysis paralysis.

He brings me back to what matters: peace, joy, and rest.

He reminds me that *I’m enough* even when I haven’t “done enough.”

5. 🫶🏼 He’s my safe place

In a world that constantly asks me to prove, perform, and push harder…

He’s my reminder that I’m already loved, already worthy, already home.

After any difficult day, I can come to him and know I’m where I need to be 💙

You don’t have to choose between success *and* love.

You just have to choose someone who can hold both with you.

To the real MVP in my corner, my hubby - thank you.

I wouldn’t be who I am without you.

So if you're choosing a partner, think like a CEO:

↳ Do they align with your core values?
↳ Do they make your life *better*, not harder?
↳ Do they bring strengths that balance and elevate yours?
↳ Do they believe in *you*— not just your potential or success?
↳ Can you navigate hard conversations with honesty and grace?

Tag the partner who’s your ride or die 🫶

I would tag him but he doesn’t want attention 🤣

P.S. We went on a blissful vacation to Korea (my motherland) and came back with more life lessons I could imagine.

Here are 10 unexpected life lessons I learned in just 10 days about living a more ‘meaningful’ life.

Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eB-ygsiA

Work-life balance looks different for everyone.

It’s about creating a lifestyle that works for YOU.

5 ways I find balance ⚖️

1/ Define What “Enough” Looks Like

↳ Set a clear stop point so you know when to rest
↳ Example: Work on priority 3 items for the day

2/ Create “No-Work” Zones

↳ No work before 8 AM. No emails after dinner (block these off)
↳ Boundaries protect both your time and your energy.

3/ Don’t Glorify the Hustle

↳ Doing more doesn’t mean you’re achieving more.
↳ Make time for things outside of work that spark joy (ex. date nights, hobbies, going on vacation)

Work will always be there.

4/ Delegate & Outsource Tasks

↳ Hire a VA/Interns to help you automate low-impact tasks like emails, design work, and data cleanup.
↳ Identify tools to help you automate using tools like Zapier

Ask yourself, what’s your time worth?

5/ Treat Rest Like a Priority, Not a Reward

↳ You don’t need to “earn” time off.
↳ Prioritize rest and create 1-2 hours / day to create tech-free breaks.

When you rest, you operate at your best.

Remember, life looks different for everyone.

Give yourself grace to live in harmony vs perfect balance.

How do you find balance in your life?

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